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Well.. it is... But Dagwood's is also a great place to grab a bite to eat in Broad Ripple. I have been there once or twice for lunch and I must say... it is a hidden gem.

Dagwoods is a little deli locacted right next to Q'Doba in Broad Ripple and if you are out for a Sunday lunch, I would recommend it. It has a great menu of subs from the classic BLT to the Ultimate Turkey Sandwich, loaded with everything from onions to pickles and of course turkey. They also offer wraps and salads if you aren't feeling a sub for lunch. You can even create your own sub from options listed on the menu. Along with your sub they offer a combo that includes a cookie or chips and a drink.

The price is reasonable and the subs are well worth it. The staff is always friendly and very helpful if you are feeling indecisive. You also don't have to worry about stopping by the ATM before you get there becuase they take cash or credit. So the next time you are in Broad Ripple around lunchtime... check out Dagwoods located at 6336 Guilford Avenue right next to Q'Doba and across the street from the fire station.

So this week, it was my decision to where the Marketing Team at Compendium Blogware, would go to lunch. I chose a place that we have been talking about for a while, but we just haven't been. It is called The Educated Sandwich, which is a branch of a well known caterer, MBP Catering.

I chose this place because it was a place where I used to go with my supervisor from my internship over the summer. Upon arrival, there was a long line (luckily it moved quickly). After lunch, when I asked Chandra what she thought of it, she responded with "I feel like I smell like my sandwich". She ordered the Club Sandwich on Sourdough bread and said that she really like it. Meghan and I again happen to order the same thing, Turkey, Bacon, Ranch wrap with chips (I swear, I am not a copier... I didn't even know what she ordered until we all sat down). She mentioned that it was a lot of food and she only ate half of her wrap. It was a lot more than she expected. Meghan also mentioned that she thought it had a wide variety of foods, and very unique foods (such as split pea soup) that made it feel more like a home cooked meal. Megan ordered the side salad and chicken fiesta soup. She said that the soup was good and tasted homemade. Also, she said that there was real veggies in the soup and you could eat very healthy there. Chantelle ordered the egg salad sandwich, but wasn't too impressed. She said it was alright, but just wasn't her favorite place we had been. She also ordered the Chicken Fiesta soup and said that it had good, healthy portions of chicken. Mikey ordered the Greek Chicken wrap and the split pea soup. He mentioned after lunch that "I think I just wanted some Broccoli Chedder and that was the closest thing to it".

Overall, I think my selection was a success. It was a good place to go and grab lunch, but I think the time I go I would get take-out because while I am writing this blog, I still smell the deli on my shirt. The people there were very nice, and always are willing to talk to you. So if you are near the Capital building anytime around lunch, just pop on in to The Educated Sandwich located at 150 W. Market Street.

Linnie's Pastry Shop and Deli
115 S. Harrison
Shelbyville IN 46176
Phone: 317.398.7525

Any blog focused on the topic of local restaurants Indianapolis has got to include some of the surrounding small town.  So hat's off to Linnie’s Pastry which won national fame during the most recent elections for a clever promotion where they scooped other Indianapolis Bakeries by creating and tracking sugar cookie sales in the shape of either democratic donkey’s or Republican Elephants.

Only a small town bakery could pull this off.   By the way, these cookies were good!  For $1.99 they had thick buttercream icing in blue and red. As of election day morning, Linnie’s Bakery and Deli had sold 740 donkeys and 659 elephants.  That’s a sweet $3,000 bump for clever owners Bill and Diane Moore.

Linnie's isn't just a great bakery, It's also belongs in the family restaurant Indianapolis category. it's got fast food, hamburgers and is a terrific delicatessen.  I think Shelby is one of the prettiest small towns near Indianapolis and it's really hard to find a good, old fashioned bakery anywhere any more.   You might wonder why I would include Linnie's as part of a Restaruant Reviews Indianapolis blog, well...there are just not enough Indianapolis bakeries to talk about any more and this one is worth the drive and deserves mention in my Indianapolis Dining blog.

So today I wanted to mention a place that I hold near and dear to my heart. It is probably one of the best places to go to grab a bite to eat in Broad Ripple. The place is called Ripple Bagel and Deli and is located on the main strip of Broad Ripple.

If you haven't been, I would suggest going as soon as you can. It has an extensive menu, divided up by different types of meats that you might be feeling for your lunch time meal. The names of the foods are definitely unique, with names such as "Tape Your Ankles" and "The Hoosier Daddy". You really can't go wrong with a place like this. Everyone is going to find something that they like there, even if you are a vegetarian. All the sandwiches are put on a bagel of your choice (Everything, Poppy Seed, Blueberry and more) and they are all "Steamed to Perfection". The people behind the counter are ALWAYS friendly and are there to please. Also, if you are interested in making your own, you can ask for the "Lottery" and you get your choice of any toppings. And if you really want to design your own sandwich, they will give you a piece of paper and a bag of crayons to write down what you want on it, and add your little touch of creativity to the whole scene. They will even make it if you order it!

The atmosphere is laid back, relaxed and a good place to just hang out with your friends. They are even open until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights! So definitely try out this one of a kind place located in the heart of Broad Ripple at 850 Broad Ripple Avenue, right across from Cardinal Fitness.

Au Bon Pain
26 Monument Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-226-9300
Fax: 317-636-9128



So in the beginning I was resistant to Au Bon Pain when they first opened on the Circle in Downtown Indianapolis.   I liked the South Bend Chocolate Factory and felt bad supporting a evil national competitor opening right next door.  I also hate names that I can't pronounce very well...

So I was wrong.  I probably frequent Au Bon Pain more that any other restaurant on the circle.  An they are not evil.   If you look at the Au Bon Pain website, you will find that they are front and center with all of their nutrition information for every menu item.  Health Magazine has named them one of the healthiest restaurants.   The food is really good and has a wide variety.  Every day they have an assortment of soups, and as you can see from the video, they encourage sampleing.   (I'm sure you could sneak in a lunch just on the samples)  The also have lots of portion appropriate salds already made up, along with fresh wraps and half sandwiches.   I wouldn't call this a dinner restaurant,  it's more like a delicatessen with great lunch food that's fast.  They also have really good breakfast foods and for cookies&muffins it's one of the best bakeries in Indianapolis.

The people are friendly and I'm happy to write a positive review of this great downtown Indianapolis restaurant. 

Shapiro's Delicatessen
http://www.shapiros.com
808 S Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
 317.631.4041

 6:45am to 8:00pm
Everyday
 


Today we are happy to post a review from guest blogger  Nicki Laycoax of Squish Designs:
 
I was craving a big healthy salad for lunch today. Not certain where
to find the best salad downtown, I chose a delicatessen that I had
eaten at before-Shapiro's. Shapiro's is an ala carte dining option.
 
The line starts with desserts ranging from fresh fruit flan and cheesecake
to cakes, pies, and fresh fruit. I chose the Devil's Food Cake that had a layer of
cheesecake between two layers of cake. It was topped with shavings of
white chocolate, chocolate icing, and fudge drizzling.
 
The next option I was presented with were the salads. Though I really
wanted a salad today, I opted out of the large salad and instead, got my
fresh veggie fix by selecting the broccoli, bacon, and grape salad. (Waldorf maybe?)
 
Then it was on to the main course selection. Tuna Salad on Freshly Baked Rye
Bread... While it was the most expensive tuna salad sandwich I've purchased
in the area, $8.15, it was definitely in the top 2 best that I have had (it's a toss-up
between Jimmy John's and Shapiro's)
 
Total for lunch: $17.05=Sandwich, salad, cake, and iced water. It was quick, delicious, but on
the upper end of what I like to pay for lunch...
 
One big bonus-They use PatronPath! If downtown you can order online and have your food ready when you arrive!

In Carmel Indiana, use this link for Shapiro's Online
 
4/5 stars
 
Nicki Laycoax
Squish Designs, LLC
317.627.8860
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www.nickilaycoaxofsquishdesigns.blogspot.com <www.nickilaycoaxofsquishdesigns.blogspot.com>

As a college student I love places that I can get breakfast food anytime of the day since I rarely see the morning during the weekend.  Broadripple Bagel and Deli makes great bagel sandwiches with very creative names, my favorite is the "De-La-Wee."  They also give you the option to create your own bagel and put a name on it to hang up on their crowded menu wall.  Ripple Bagel and Deli steams all of their bagels which makes them soft and tastey.  If you are feeling like a Chi-Dog, they boast that they make the best one you'll ever taste thanks to their Veinna Beef hotdogs.  My favorite thing at Ripple Bagel and Deli is their chocolate peanut butter rice krispy treats, they are unbelievebly good!  Give them a try, its worth the hassle of finding a parking spot in Broadripple, I promise.